Starting February 2015, the La Posada IT department is working on phasing this page out!

For current resident manuals, current meal voucher information, and monthly calendars, please visit our new resident log-in page here: La Posada Resident Log-in Page (click here!)

If you need log-in information for this new page, please contact La Posada Tech services at 520-648-3278.

This is the Overview page for La Posada residents.

GENERAL INFO:

Council Members for 2011, including officers and committees

FastLink Computer Information Form to help us better manage the FastLink service

Library Catalogs--Go to Home Page -click on address below

http://laposadagv.wikispaces.com/Home

Resort Report archive of the residents' monthly publication (in color!)

Call Margaret Ann 8253 for user name and password.

TV Channel Lineup we offer a selection tailored to our residents

TV, Phones, Computers explained, especially for new residents--last update 5-29-08.

COMPUTER USERS INFO:

COMPUTER USERS GROUPS-- We have weekly question and answer (Q&A) sessions for computer users. We meet in the Fitness Pavilion. Come in the front door and enter the first room on the right. You and your questions are respected and answers are given. If necessary, house calls can be scheduled.

Mac Q&A and general info--Mondays 4 to 5 pm (MUG)

PC Q&A and general info--Thursdays 4 to 5 pm (CUG)

NEW PAGES FOR BEGINNERS:

BEGINNERS Q & A Pages--these pages will give various types of information for people who are new to computers.

To Start, Stop, Rescue Computer

Hank's Computer Vocabulary

Basic Keyboard Shortcuts

BUG Notes

Link Green Valley Computer Club website for helpful tips, quick access to free utilities - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Fastlink general information sheet. Fastlink is La Posada's high speed Internet connection with free email. The email addresses are @LaPosadaGV.net. by Paul (last update 5 -3-07)

NEW COMPUTER NAMES--These instructions are for Windows XP, Vista, Macs, and others for changing the name on your computer to help those who help us on the La Posada network. You will be using your last name and phone extension for your new Computer Name.

NOTE: WHEN YOU BUY A NEW COMPONENT OR PROGRAM, YOU WILL GET AN INSTALLATION DISC. IF THERE ARE ANY PROBLEMS LATER, YOU WILL NEED THAT DISC. FIND A BOX OR ENVELOPE THAT YOU CAN KEEP THOSE DISCS IN. MARK EACH ONE CLEARLY, AND KEEP IT IN PLAIN SIGHT. YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID.

HOW TO ... SERIES Note: To enlarge the print for easier reading, hold down the Control key on bottom left keyboard and move the wheel on the mouse down. Left click on the How to... that you need, and the instructions will appear.

Note: The easiest way to use the information in the How To...Series is to print it first. Then you can put the printed instructions in front of you and follow step by step.

But First--

How to...turn computer on and off correctly

How to...use the mouse

ADDRESS LABELS
How to...make labels--return address

How to...make labels--address labels for holiday cards lst--make a list of all your addresses (database)

How to...make labels--address labels for holiday cards--2nd--merge your datebase onto address labels (mail merge)

ANTI-VIRUS/ANTI-SPYWARE

How to...download Panda Cloud

How to...remove Norton/Symantec

CD/DVD/VHS PLAYERS How to...use Sony SLVD370p DVD/CD/VHS player

: http://laposadagv.wikispaces.com/How+to+use+Sony+SLVD370p+player

FASTLINK

HOW TO...CHANGE COMPUTER NAMES AND FIND ROUTER NUMBERS

How to...learn Fastlink details
How to...set up email programs for Fastl
How to...speed up FireFox browser
How to...do Ruckus and Tropos

INTERNET

How to...adjust the size of print from internet
How to...avoid identity theft
How to...find and use Bookmarks
How to...find and use Google
How to...localize an Internet Access Problem
How to...organize bookmarks
How to...print an error message
How to...scroll up or down the page
How to...unfreeze
How to...use internet tips and shortcuts

IPAD

How to...use your new IPAD

MAC INFORMATION
How to...Restore Internet Connections for Macs on Wifi

MAINTENANCE

How to...speed up FireFox browser

MISCELLANEOUS

How to...use System Restore

PHOTOS

How to...file pictures in My Pictures
How to...retrieve photos erased from camera card

PRINTERS

How to...adjust the size of print from internet
How to...reconnect your printer to your computer

PURCHASES/COMPUTER/COMPONENTS
How to...buy a laptop
How to...buy a new windows computer
How to... Buy a Windows 7 Computer
How to...buy a first computer or replace your old one
How to...buy a first printer or replace your old one
How to...donate your old computer
How to...prepare to buy a new desktop or laptop
How to...set up Windows 7

WORD PROCESSING

How to...change cases on Open Office
How to...copy and paste
How to...customize your document
How to...double space on Open Office or Works
How to...download and install Open Office
How to...drag a window up, down, or across the screen
How to...file documents
How to...highlight
How to...make a template
How to...print an error message
How to...scroll up or down the page
How to...underline text
How to...unfreeze
How to...use My Documents

NOTE: IF YOU NEED INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PROCEDURE WHICH IS NOT LISTED HERE, EMAIL US AT adams@.......................... AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO CREATE THOSE INSTRUCTIONS AND TO INCLUDE THEM IN THIS LIST.

RESIDENT VOLUNTEERS

Tech Support (For Support StaffOnly ) is for those working behind the scenes, IP addresses, NIC installations, etc.

HISTORY AT LA POSADA

Some writing has already been done. See Bob Reierson if you are interested in writing history of La Posada.

MEDIA SERVICES AT LA POSADA

The way in which audio/video is provided at La Posada is under re-construction. This includes better sound services for those with hearing aids in the major meeting rooms. Watch this site for more information...

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